Nebraska ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates

As No. 5 Nebraska gets set to host No. 9 Illinois, Head Coach Fred Hoiberg provided injury/illness updates on Rienk Mast and Braden Frager

January 30, 2026Updated: January 30, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Descendant of John Brown escapees helps renew Mayhew Cabin

A Nebraska stop on the Underground Railroad re-opened on Juneteenth after seven years of being closed

Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project

The city of Fairbury is taking its first official steps on a much-needed project that will help reinforce the city's water supply.

Weekend altercation, separate traffic stop yield three total arrests in Beatrice

A physical altercation involving what witnesses believed was a screwdriver and a completely separate traffic stop led to a total of three arrests over the weekend in Beatrice.

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Nebraska ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Descendant of John Brown escapees helps renew Mayhew Cabin

Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project

Weekend altercation, separate traffic stop yield three total arrests in Beatrice

State

Large hail, tornado reports and damaging winds slam Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

Gordon City Council takes no action on proposed firework ban

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

76-year-old man dies in Johnson Lake drowning

Commission greenlights marijuana being legally planted in Nebraska

Descendant of John Brown escapees helps renew Mayhew Cabin

Sports

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities